Alexis Bonham
Tiny,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and respectful attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Georgian Manor Long Term Care
08.2024 - Current
- Memory care for residents with advanced dementia, mental health and other behavioural Challenges.
- Supervising the staff on the unit and identifying challenges to promote safety and resident care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options to promote quality of life.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Medication administration (oral, injection, topical), catheter insertion, wound care, daily assessments, focused assessments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals. Collaborating with interdisciplinary team and outside resources to meet goals of care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Registered Practical Nurse
The Villa Care Centre
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients. following physicians orders and rights of safe medication administration.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Registered Practical Nursing Student
Georgian Bay General Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed all clinical placements and Praxis at GBGH on the; medical unit, ambulatory care, surgical and ER.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to my preceptor.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Completed IV start course, infusion pump education, including; adult feeding infusion pump(kangaroo), CVAD, PCA/PCEA, PLUM 360 IV pump.
- Comprehensive physical assessment, skin assessment, neurological, Cardiac, abdominal, and respiratory assessments.
Nursing Supervisor
Freedom From Addiction
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversee all medical staff. Interview, hire and train all medical staff.
- Implement new policies, IPAC, health and safety, provide training sessions for new employees and keep current employees up to date on changes in policies through huddles or staff training days.
- Creating employee manuals, and medication management manuals.
- Medication administration, withdrawal management, daily assessments, supporting clients through detox and programming, documentation.
- Prepare for accreditation, achieved exemplary standing for Accreditation Canada.
- Work closely with the interdisciplinary team and outside resources to support clients treatment goals before, during and after treatment.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Georgian College
08.2023
Addictions and Mental Health - undefined
CTS Canadian Career College
01.2019
PSW - undefined
Georgian College
01.2016
Skills
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter care
- Focused assessment
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care (certified in GPA, understanding dementia)
- Mental health care (Certified in CPI)
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Case management
- Wound care
- Advocating
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month December 2021
- Training - Trained team of up to 10 employees.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Completed 1-year Return of service BEGIN WeRPN.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Licensed RPN
- GPA
- CPI
- Understanding Dementia
- Understanding Stigma (CAMH)
- PSW (2016-2022)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Workplace safety (Pandemic awareness)
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Georgian Manor Long Term Care
08.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
The Villa Care Centre
07.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Practical Nursing Student
Georgian Bay General Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
Nursing Supervisor
Freedom From Addiction
03.2021 - 03.2023
Addictions and Mental Health - undefined
CTS Canadian Career College
PSW - undefined
Georgian College
- Licensed RPN
- GPA
- CPI
- Understanding Dementia
- Understanding Stigma (CAMH)
- PSW (2016-2022)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Workplace safety (Pandemic awareness)
Practical Nursing -
Georgian College
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